I was impressed by Jena's spot-on analysis of my life purpose as an Innovative Healer. This matches my 29/11 Lifepath in numerology, which I call the Spiritual Messenger or Healer of Relationships. She was equally pleased when I pinpointed her as a 30/3 Lifepath

Disclaimer: Please note that the information below is based on my palmistry approach and experience and does not reflect Jena Griffiths' or the IIHA's approach to hand analysis.

So, what do your fingerprints say about you? Here are 4 tips:

1) There are a few schools of thought on fingerprints in palmistry. Jena uses Richard Unger's Lifeprints system, which analyses your fingerprints to reveal your life purpose. My method overlaps with this system, but also relies on traditional palmistry interpretation and personal experience. I find Lifeprints a useful reference book, which is most suitable for intermediate students of palmistry. It is full of interesting examples and detailed analyses.

3) Always check your fingerprints under bright light. I find it easy to see fingerprints, but most people need an illuminated magnifying glass or to make a handprint. You can use water-based black block printing ink, A4 paper and a hand roller for this, if you don't have a proper inking sheet. Lipstick can also be used.

4) Pay attention to your thumbprint, as this forms the basis of your personality. The thumb on your writing hand reflects your conscious, adult, outward self. The thumb on your non-writing hand is your subconscious, child or past life self (i.e. it reveals inherited characteristics and your traits at home/ under pressure). Read more about Palmistry Basics.

Although the lines on your hands change, your fingerprints don't, which is why they're thought to reveal your purpose in this lifetime.

Fingerprints can be divided into Arches (including Tented Arches), Loops and Whorls (including Composite Whorls and Peacock Eye Whorls). In some cases, fingerprints can be half Arch, half Loop etc, which can be confusing unless you see or learn from an expert.

You may find fingerprints that are hard to categorise. I see them on people with unusual numerology and/ or alternative belief systems. In some cases, these people seem a little 'alien' and/ or are aware they are genetically different to others.

Arches may appear on fingers where you have karma to process. I have an arch on my left forefinger (Jupiter), which suggests I tend to ignore my passions and 'leak' power. I've managed this issue by building a passion-based business, studying Holistic Counselling

Cons: Needs to find and follow passion or may appear directionless. Intensity.Note: the Plain Arch, Tented Arch and Plain Whorl images are from an external website.

Loop - looks like a lasso or U-turn.

You can have ulnar loops (most common - loop opens to the little finger side) or radial loops (rare, loop opens to the thumb side). Photo note: RH means 'right hand'. I've flipped the print for an ulnar/ radial loop, hopefully you get the idea.

Pros of ulnar loops: Flexible, creative, sociable, generous and cooperative. As the most 'popular' and common print, they appear on 'likeable' people. Cons of ulnar loops: Scattered, over-sacrificing, people-pleasing or restless.

Cons of radial loops: Empathic, need to stay centred or they absorb stress.

Root Palmistry has an interesting take on Radial Loops. I don't see them often, but when I do, I suspect the person is highly influenced by their spouse/ inner circle (if on their non-writing hand) or colleagues/ boss (if on their writing hand).

Whorl - looks like a bullseye/ whirlpool

Pros: Independent, unique, self-made, pioneering and capable.

Cons: Secretive, keep worries in (affecting their heart). People confide in them, so they need outlets such as writing, music, counselling etc. Otherwise they feel like an island. Miten (from Deva Premal) has whorls on his thumbs, denoting wisdom. See his numerology reading.

Pros: Psychic (especially with training), can see pros and cons, suited to justice/ healing work and charismatic. Suited to life in the public eye. Can juggle more than one job at a time.

Cons: Indecisive (if they haven't developed self-trust, e.g. through meditation). They need to learn persistence and thrive in progressive communities and natural settings. May be late bloomers. Complex nature.

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